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Orleansvale Primary School

Public primary school · Chicago, Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (7 circuit)

Welcome to Orleansvale Primary School, a public primary school serving Chicago, Paarl. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Orleansvale Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Orleansvale Primary School is a public primary school in Chicago, Paarl. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

797
Learners
24
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Orleansvale Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Cape Winelands district with Orleansvale Primary School.

  • Ikaya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Orleansvale Primary School, 1,957 compared with 797, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Orleansvale Primary School's 797; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Orleansvale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orleansvale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against Orleansvale Primary School's 797; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Orleansvale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orleansvale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Orleansvale Primary School, 1,747 compared with 797; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Orleansvale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orleansvale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Orleansvale Primary School, 1,739 compared with 797; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Orleansvale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orleansvale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Paarl

Zooming into Paarl, here are 5 other schools to compare against Orleansvale Primary School.

  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against Orleansvale Primary School's 797; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Orleansvale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orleansvale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Orleansvale Primary School, 1,747 compared with 797; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Orleansvale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orleansvale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Klein Nederburg SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Orleansvale Primary School, 1,508 compared with 797; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Orleansvale Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orleansvale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langabuya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Orleansvale Primary School, 1,476 compared with 797, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,418 learners against Orleansvale Primary School's 797; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Orleansvale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orleansvale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Orleansvale Primary School for 2027

Orleansvale Primary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Duikerlaan 0 New Orleans Paarl 7646
Postal
Duikerlaan New Orleans Paarl 7646
Telephone
074 132 9161
EMIS number
108470384

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Orleansvale Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Orleansvale Primary School directly, on 074 132 9161, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Orleansvale Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Orleansvale Primary School the best school in Paarl?
No matric pass rate is on record for Orleansvale Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Paarl besides Orleansvale Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Paarl, including Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Orleansvale Primary School?
Orleansvale Primary School reported 797 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Orleansvale Primary School?
No. Orleansvale Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Orleansvale Primary School a public or private school?
Orleansvale Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Orleansvale Primary School?
You can call 074 132 9161. It is located at Duikerlaan 0 New Orleans Paarl 7646.
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